Blackburn Rovers defender Chris Samba looks for improvement at Ewood Park

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Blackburn centre-back Chris Samba is hopeful the club will invest in the squad ahead of next season in order to avoid another relegation-threatened campaign.

Samba’s position at the club has been under speculation since the 27-year-old handed in a transfer request following the the Venky’s group takeover of Ewood Park.

Despite subsequently withdrawing the request, the Congolese international has been continually linked with a switch to Arsenal, although the former Hertha Berlin man has insisted his only thoughts are on unwinding following a draining campaign.

Speaking to the Lancashire Telegraph, Samba said: “Hopefully it is a big summer for the club. My only concern at the moment is to go on holiday. I am not going to worry about next year now.

“My mind is set on relaxing at the moment because, for me, that is the hardest season I have had at Blackburn Rovers. It has been very hard mentally.

“Someone asked me what is harder, Playing for the title or playing to avoid relegation on the last day. That is harder. You are so drained, so credit to the players and everyone. We did it and I feel very proud about that.

“A lot of things have changed and it has been a very hard time. That was the first time I have gone 12 games without a win, a lot of things have gone on.

“I am very happy now though. Let us see who we sign. Now we can improve the squad. That is up to the owners, we have no powers.”